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Yani Lam

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Summary

Experienced sales and client development professional with over five years of experience at Chanel and Louis Vuitton, specializing in driving revenue growth and managing high-value client relationships in luxury retail and recruitment. Recognized as a top performer at Louis Vuitton Japan’s Haneda store, consistently achieving UPT and appointment share metrics while fostering long-term connections with VVIC and international clientele. Trilingual in English, Japanese, and Chinese, with proven expertise in account management, business development, and clienteling to enhance customer experiences and drive business success. Passionate about leveraging industry knowledge to create impactful strategies that elevate brand presence and client satisfaction.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Link Compliance Japan

Recruitment Consultant
02.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Specialize in retail recruitment, with a focus on identifying frontline and management talent for luxury and fashion brands
  • Conduct regular store visits across major commercial districts to directly engage with potential candidates and assess on-the-ground performance and customer service
  • Perform end-to-end recruitment: candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, offer negotiation, and post-placement follow-up
  • Tailor sourcing strategies to client needs through proactive headhunting, networking, and field research
  • Provide consultative advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability
  • Maintain accurate candidate and client records through internal CRM systems

Louis Vuitton Japan

Client Advisor - Haneda Airport Store
05.2023 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Delivered luxury customer service in a high-traffic international airport store, managing a wide range of clientele under time-sensitive conditions
  • Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally, maintaining strong brand representation
  • Developed and maintained long-term client relationships with frequent travelers and VIPs
  • Worked closely with a diverse team to meet store KPIs and ensure smooth daily operations

Key Achievements (2024, Haneda Store):

  • Ranked Top 5 out of 72 Client Advisors for sales share, achieving 122% of target (¥333,587K budget)
  • Achieved #1 Appointment Share with 120 pre-booked clients
  • Achieved #1 in UPT with an average of 1.49, reflecting strong product knowledge and upselling skills
  • Maintained an AVT of ¥293,514
  • Developed and retained 2 WIC clients, each with ¥7M+ annual spend

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Guest Service
04.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Delivered premium guest service in a five-star hotel setting
  • Personally handled guest requests and ensured timely resolution or escalation
  • Conducted guest room inspections to maintain the hotel's high-quality standards
  • Worked closely with hotel teams to ensure a seamless and personalized guest experience

Chanel Hong Kong Limited

Fashion Advisor – Harbour City
08.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Provided personalized styling and customer service for luxury clientele
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly to uphold brand reputation
  • Supported senior advisors in daily operations and client management

Cyber Games Arena (Hong Kong) Limited

Assistant Store Manager
01.2019 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Supervised a team of approximately 20 staff across operations, customer service, and technical departments to ensure smooth daily venue management
  • Developed and managed duty rosters to optimize workforce efficiency and coverage
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain high service standards during esports tournaments and special events
  • Provided strategic recommendations to improve operational workflows, resource allocation, and guest satisfaction
  • Supported senior management in executing company policies, safety protocols, and event logistics

Optibiz (Hong Kong) Limited

District Officer, Management Trainee
08.2016 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Oversaw operations across 6 retail counters, coordinating staffing, inventory, and customer service to maintain brand consistency and performance
  • Managed scheduling, training, and performance monitoring for frontline teams to meet daily sales and service targets
  • Collaborated with marketing and product teams to launch promotional campaigns, resulting in increased foot traffic and sales conversion
  • Analyzed sales reports and team KPIs to provide actionable insights to senior leadership
  • Led initiatives to improve team productivity, customer engagement, and service excellence during high-traffic periods
  • Key Achievements:
  • Boosted sales by 5% year-over-year during the Winter 2017 sales event at the store under my direct supervision
  • Achieved a 15% year-over-year increase in revenue during the Summer 2018 sales event, leading the store to outperform regional benchmarks
  • Led initiatives to improve team productivity, customer experience, and service quality during high-traffic promotional periods

Pedder Group Limited

Temporary Sales Assistant
07.2012 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Supported the sales team with day-to-day retail operations including stock checks, product replenishment, and basic reporting
  • Delivered attentive customer service and provided detailed product information to drive sales
  • Worked collaboratively with teammates to ensure smooth store operations and excellent customer experience
  • Assisted in onboarding and training new temporary sales assistants, helping them integrate into the team quickly and effectively

Education

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Fashion Design (Fashion Management)
05.2016

University Overview

ABK COLLEGE

Japanese Course
03.2022

University Overview

HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community College

Higher Diploma from Fashion Styling and Image Design
05.2014

University Overview

Skills

Languages: Native in Cantonese; fluent in Mandarin and English; business-level Japanese

Certification

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N2

Timeline

Recruitment Consultant
Link Compliance Japan
02.2025 - Current
Client Advisor - Haneda Airport Store
Louis Vuitton Japan
05.2023 - 01.2025

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N2

07-2022
Guest Service
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
04.2022 - 04.2023
Fashion Advisor – Harbour City
Chanel Hong Kong Limited
08.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Cyber Games Arena (Hong Kong) Limited
01.2019 - 07.2019
District Officer, Management Trainee
Optibiz (Hong Kong) Limited
08.2016 - 01.2019
Temporary Sales Assistant
Pedder Group Limited
07.2012 - 08.2016
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Fashion Design (Fashion Management)
HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community College
Higher Diploma from Fashion Styling and Image Design
ABK COLLEGE
Japanese Course
Yani Lam